Altcoin Google searches hit highest since 2021 amid ETF, treasury moves

Key Points

1. Google Trends data shows searches for 'altcoin' and 'Ethereum' at their highest levels since 2021, driven by retail and institutional interest.

2. In the first half of 2025, US regulators received at least 31 altcoin ETF applications, including proposals for SUI, Solana, XRP, and Litecoin ETFs.

3. Analysts from Bloomberg Intelligence are optimistic about approval odds for altcoin ETFs, with Solana, XRP, and Litecoin at 95% and others like Dogecoin and Cardano at 90%.

4. Corporate treasuries are expanding beyond Bitcoin, with firms like Metaplanet, BitMine, and DeFi Development Corp. holding significant positions in altcoins like Ethereum and Solana.

5. Altcoin prices have seen significant gains, with Ether up 30% in a week and 78% year-to-date, nearing its all-time high, while other altcoins like XRP, SOL, and SUI also posted strong weekly gains.